MAN CITY MIDFIELDER LAMPARD SETS HIS CAREER PATH FOR ENGLAND YOUNGSTERS

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Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard has revealed his career plan for the nation's youngsters.

Lampard fears for England's young players today.

"If it was my boy I'd think about sending him to Chelsea to have the best coaching from eight to 15 and, if possible, then send him to a club with less resources to try and get him in the first team at 18," he told The Sun.

"Rio Ferdinand and I were fortunate we experienced it at a young age. But the kids these days get lost.

"There's a stagnant patch where we hear of these good players of 15 and 16 and wonder where they are at 21."

MONACO MIDFIELDER MOUTINHO COY OVER MAN UTD RUMOURS

AS Monaco midfielder Joao Moutinho is coy over talk he was offered toManchester United during Monday's deadline day.

It was suggested super agent Jorge Mendes had offered Moutinho to United during talks over the signing of Radamel Falcao.

Moutinho, on international duty with Portugal, said: "The national team is the national team. Club football is club football. I'm focused here.

"I'll try to do my bit to help the team and get a win against Albania.

"Manchester United? There was nothing. To my knowledge, there was nothing."

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MAN UTD STRIKER RVP: I ALMOST CHOSE PSV OVER ARSENAL

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Manchester United striker Robin van Persie admits he could've signed for PSV Eindhoven earlier in this career.

Van Persie says when he left Feyenoord for Arsenal, he had the chance to join PSV.

"When I was 20, I could've gone to PSV. That was special as Guus Hiddink was there.

"It fell through in the end and I left for Arsenal," recalled RvP, who will retain the Holland captaincy under new coach Hiddink.

"It was good news. I find it a challenge and a great honour."

CHELSEA STRIKER DIEGO COSTA ADMITS ENGLISH WEATHER SHOCK

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Chelsea striker Diego Costa admits the English weather is a shock.

The former Atletico Madrid forward has returned to Spain for international week.

Diego Costa remarked: “Everything is going well for me on the football side of things – but the weather... (laughs).

"Jose Mourinho’s great, I get on well with him, there’s no problems at all."

He added: “I’ve got a point to prove; to play well and score."

BAYERN MUNICH CHIEF RUMMENIGGE: WELL DONE TO BVB FOR RE-SIGNING KAGAWA

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Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has congratulatedBorussia Dortmund over their deal for Shinji Kagawa.

After two years with Manchester United, Kagawa re-signed for BVB last week in a deal worth £.6.3 million.

The Japan international is regarded as a genuine star inside German football and Rummenigge says the Bundesliga will be stronger for his return.

"Every transfer to the Premier League is a shame - and this was one without question - so we should welcome him back," said Rummenigge.

"We need a big competition and emotionality in the Bundesliga. Each well-known player is welcome."

VILLA CONFIRM CLEVERLEY LOAN SIGNING FROM MAN UTD

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The Premier League have ratified Tom Cleverley's season-long loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester United.

Villa confirmed the Premier League’s approval by tweeting: "We have signed midfielder Tom Cleverley from Man United on a season-long loan. Welcome Tom."

Villa made a last-gasp bid to sign the 25 year old United midfielder on deadline day - but did not complete the deal before 11pm.

They asked the Premier League to approve the move because the transfer was well advanced.

AC Milan open Serie A campaign with win over Lazio

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AC Milan clinched a 3-1 win against Lazio Sunday as they
opened the Serie A season with their former striker Filippo Inzaghi
at the helm.
Midfielders Keisuke Honda, Sulley Muntari, and Jeremy Menez were on
target for the Rossoneri before an own goal from Alex.
Atalanta and visiting Verona played out a scoreless draw as they met
in Bergamo. Genoa v Napoli, Torino v Inter Milan and four other games
are scheduled for later Sunday.
On Saturday, champions Juventus won 1-0 at Chievo and Roma beat
Fiorentina 2-0.

DONE DEAL: REAL MADRID ANNOUNCE SIGNING OF MAN UTD STRIKER CHICHARITO

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Real Madrid have announced the signing of Manchester United strikerJavier Hernandez.

The Mexico international flew to Madrid this morning to complete his medical.

Real announced after midday:

"Real Madrid C. F. and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the loan of Javier Chicharito Hernández, who will be at the club throughout this season.

"Real Madrid have the option to purchase the player.

"Javier Chicharito Hernández will appear before the media in the Santiago Bernabéu press room today at 16:30."

CHELSEA OFFER PETR CECH TO QPR

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QPR have been offered Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech.

The Daily Mail says the goalkeeper, who has lost his place at Stamford Bridge to Thibaut Courtois, is believed to favour a move to a London club.

Chelsea do not wish to let him join a rival, in either the Barclays Premier League or Europe, but are keen to treat their legendary goalkeeper with respect.

QPR have already signed Alex McCarthy from Reading for £6million and Robert Green is their first choice.

They recently allowed Brazilian World Cup goalkeeper Julio Cesar to leave for Benfica.

MAN UTD TO MAKE FINAL €50M BID FOR JUVENTUS MIDFIELDER VIDAL

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Manchester United will make a final bid for Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal today.

The Chile international featured for Juve in victory at Chievo on Saturday.

Tuttosport says United will table a last bid of the summer for Vidal - a straight cash offer of €50 million.

But Juve chiefs will still refuse the proposal.

Vidal, though, could force a late move, particularly after United's swoop for AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao.

SOUTHAMPTON BOSS KOEMAN EXPLAINS CUTTING LOOSE TAIDER: HE DIDN'T WANT TO COMPETE

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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed they're releasing Saphir Taider from his loan.

The Inter Milan midfielder is now returning to Italy.

Koeman explained: "He experienced a difficult situation here. I cannot guarantee that all the players here will play. There are so many competitions to deal with, and so many good players and it must be up to the player to prove they deserve space.

"If you do not accept this thing, ​​then everything becomes more difficult. "

AGENTS FOR CORINTHIANS STRIKER PAULO GUERRERO IN SUNDERLAND, WEST HAM TALKS

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Corinthians striker Paulo Guerrero could be on his way to England today.

West Ham United failed with a bid for the former Bayern Munich forward last month.

However, Corinthians are now willing to sell as they finalise the signing of Nilmar.

Guerrero's agent is now in talks with West Ham and Sunderland today about a return to Europe for the experienced goalscorer.

BURNLEY MAKE SHOCK MOVE FOR MAN UTD MIDFIELDER ANDERSON

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Manchester United midfielder Anderson is being linked with a shock move to Burnley.

The Daily Mail says sources are suggesting Burnley have made an approach to United about taking the Brazilian on-loan.

Anderson is available from United and turned down a move to Flamengoa fortnight ago.

Burnley would require United to cover the majority of Anderson's £60,000-a-week wages for any chance of a deal being successful.

 

GERRARD CONFIRMS BALOTELLI CHAT OVER LIVERPOOL DEMANDS

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Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard admits he's spoken to Mario Balotelliabout the demands at Anfield.

Gerrard says the striker has the talent to make a huge impact on Merseyside.

"He has certainly got the talent and the ability to keep the trend going at Liverpool for top frontmen," said Gerrard, speaking at an adidas event in London. "You go back and there was Hunt, Keegan and Toshack to Dalglish and Rush, Fowler, Owen, Torres and Suarez. All the names are there.

"Suarez has gone now so Mario and Daniel Sturridge have got to keep that tradition going. That is the position the fans cling on to. If they start well and start scoring goals, there is a massive army waiting to show them so much adulation. I have told him that."

STUNNER! JANUZAJ FEARS HE HAS NO MAN UTD FUTURE UNDER VAN GAAL

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Adnan Januzaj fears for his future at Manchester United.

The 19-year-old is concerned about how he fits into boss Louis Van Gaal’s masterplan.

MK Dons players asked him for his shirt after United were thrashed 4-0 in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night.

But the People reports Januzaj refused to hand over his top, saying: “Sorry, I want to keep it, as it might be my last game.”

He was a sub again in the shock defeat and his surprise statement comes days after Van Gaal was forced to defend his decision to use Januzaj as a holding midfielder against Sunderland.

Official: Remy signs for ChelseaGOAL

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The striker, who was on the verge of joining Liverpool until he failed a medical, has moved to Stamford Bridge in an £8.5m deal that sees him replace Milan-bound Fernando Torres

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QPR striker Loic Remy has signed a four-year deal with Chelsea after the west Londoners met his £8.5 million buyout clause.

As revealed by Goal on Friday, the Blues reignited their interest in the France international after reaching a deal to loan Fernando Torres to AC Milan.

Arsenal made a late move to hijack Remy's move to Chelsea, but soon dropped their interest to pave the way for the striker to move to Stamford Bridge.

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"I feel very happy and very proud," he told Chelsea's official website. "When I heard Chelsea wanted to sign me I said 'let's go' straight away because they are one of the best clubs in the world.

"I remember the amazing atmosphere at Stamford Bridge when I played there for Marseille and I can't wait to play for the first time in front of my new fans."

Remy came close to joining Liverpool earlier in the summer only for concerns during his medical to prompt the Anfield outfit to back out of the deal, and instead he becomes Chelsea's sixth signing of a busy.

The 27-year-old, who scored 14 Premier League goals while on loan at Newcastle last season, will compete for a place in the starting XI against in-form Diego Costa and Didier Drogba.

REAL MADRID IN MAN UTD TALKS FOR CHICHARITO

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Real Madrid have sounded out Manchester United over a price forJavier Hernandez.

The Mail on Sunday says Real have enquired about the striker's availability in case they miss out on Radamel Falcao.

The Mexican is out of favour at Old Trafford and was an unused substitute in the victory against Burnley on Saturday.

Falcao's future is set to be resolved in the next day or two after he was left out of Monaco's squad to play Lille on Saturday.

The Colombian was pictured on the phone with agent Jorge Mendes, with Juventus, Arsenal and Manchester City also interested.

AC MILAN MIDFIELDER DE JONG EXPECTED IN ENGLAND FOR MAN UTD TALKS

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Manchester United are in talks with AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jongtoday.

The Daily Star says United are waiting for AC Milan to give De Jong the green light to fly to Manchester today to complete a £10m deal.

United have turned to the Dutchman after being frustrated in talks for midfielders Arturo Vidal and William Carvalho.

United chiefs have discussed deals with Juventus and Sporting Lisbon to sign their prized assets.

But they will only push on and take their interest further if a late swoop to sign De Jong fails.

BRONDBY ON BRINK OF AMAZING SWOOP FOR LIVERPOOL DEFENDER AGGER

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Brondby are in line to pull off a stunning deal for Liverpool defender Dan Agger.

The Daily Mail says Agger looks set to return to his former club Brondby in Denmark for £3m with the Liverpool defender currently in talks with his former club.

Brendan Rodgers has sidelined the Danish international, who hasn't featured for Liverpool thus far this season following the arrival of Dejan Lovren from Southampton this summer.

Agger signed for Liverpool from Brondby in 2006 and looks close to be sealing a return home having made 212 appearances for the Merseyside club.

REVEALED: BAYERN MUNICH SIGNING BENATIA WAS £100K BLACKPOOL REJECT!

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Bayern Munich's new £21 million defender Mehdi Benatia is a formerBlackpool REJECT!

The Daily Mail says former Seasiders manager Ian Holloway travelled to France five years ago to scout the central defender, who was playing for Clermont Foot and available for just £100,000.

But chairman Karl Oyston wouldn’t stump up the cash.

Benatia was already a full Morocco international when Blackpool pulled the plug and subsequently joined Serie A side Udinese in 2010 on a free transfer.

From there the 27-year-old centre half’s career really took off and last July joined Roma for £10m.

BORUSSIA DORTMUND STRIKE TERMS WITH MAN UTD MIDFIELDER KAGAWA

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Borussia Dortmund are on the brink of a knockdown deal forManchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa.

The Daily Mail says Kagawa is set to complete his return to Borusssia Dortmund for £6.3million - just two years after leaving the German side.

Kagawa will sign a four year contract with the Dortmund, who sold the Japanese playmaker to United in 2012 for £12million.

But injuries have stunted the midfielders progress, and after failing to fit into David Moyes' side last season, he has now been deemed surplus to requirements by new manager Louis van Gaal.

Valencia were also interested in the Japan captain, but Kagawa wanted to return to the club where he made his name in European football.

AJAX SLAP £20M PRICE-TAG ON MAN UTD TARGET BLIND

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Ajax have slapped a £20 million price-tag on Manchester United targetDaley Blind.

The Sun says Ajax have told United they'll have to stump up £20million for Blind.

The 24-year-old impressed at the World Cup under van Gaal and has been linked heavily with move to follow him to Manchester.

However, Ajax don't want to let their versatile defender-*****-midfielder leave on the cheap, and are prepared to make United wait to get their man.

MAN UTD SEEK CHICHARITO SALE AS VALENCIA, JUVENTUS TABLE OFFERS

Javier Hernandez can leave Manchester United before the transfer deadline falls on Monday.

The Daily Mail says Juventus and Valencia have made formal offers to United for striker Hernandez.

United are prepared to sell the Mexico international who was among the poor performers against MK Dons during Tuesday night's humiliating defeat.

The 26-year-old has cut a miserable figure on the sidelines at United for the past season and is eager to depart Old Trafford to get more regular games.

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Freiburg striker Guede banned for two games

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 Freiburg striker Karim Guede was on Thursday given a
two-game Bundesliga suspension for striking an opponent on the
opening weekend of the season.
Guede was banned by the German Football Association (DFB) sports
court for hitting Eintracht Frankfurt player Martin Lanig in the
stomach during Freiburg's 1-0 defeat last Saturday.
The match referee, Florian Meyer, did not see the incident but the
association was allowed to take retrospective action.
Freiburg and Guede have accepted the suspension which rules him out
of matches against Borussia Moenchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund.

Platini wants another World Cup spot for Europ

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 UEFA president Michel Platini said Thursday
that Europe deserves another place at the World Cup.
"European football proved it is the leader in the world," Platini
said ahead of the draw for the Champions League group stage.
At the 1998 World Cup in France, 15 teams from 32 were European but
at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the continent sent only 13
representatives.
"I have the intention to ask for one more (place) because we are
world champions," Platini said, referring to Germany's extra-time
victory over Argentina in Rio de Janeiro. "Other confederations ask,
I will do it like them."
Russia qualify automatically as hosts for the 2018 World Cup and
Platini hopes to raise the number of European qualifying spots from
13 to 14.

TALENT PROMISING APPROACHES THE SPECIAL FRMF

To strengthen the ranks of the Moroccan national team, the FRMF began approaching some young players of Moroccan descent playing in Europe. 

The first is Nabil Bahoui (23 years), who plays for Swedish club AIK Fotball. The midfielder makes good performances with his club and settled as a major player of the workforce. In addition, Everton would be very interested in the profile of the Swedish-Moroccan. In addition to this, Erik Hamren, coach of the Swedish national team, is not immune to the talent of Nabil Bahoui since he recently contacted. The 23-year-old told Expressen: "I have always said that it is Sweden first. But you never know, if I do not fit into the plans of the coach, I have a plan B. Morocco is an option, I do not close doors ".If FRMF not convinced him, we could see him play alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 

The second plays for FC Barcelona. You guessed it, this is Munir Haddadi. Badou Zaki gave green light to have to negotiate with the FRMF young Blaugrana in order to do opt for his country. The coach of the Atlas Lions could move up to Catalonia to contact with the player and his family. 

And finally, the Federation intends to do the same for AC Milan prodigy, Hashim Mastour. Although he expressed his desire to defend the colors of the Squadra Azzura, FRMF stab him to change his mind.

Ronaldo named Uefa's Best Player in Europe

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The Real Madrid star has been voted as the top performer in 2013-14 ahead of Bayern Munich pair and fellow nominees Manuel Neuer and Arjen Robben

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as Uefa's Best Player in Europe for his Champions League-winning heroics with Real Madrid in 2013-14.

The Portuguese, 29, scored a remarkable 17 goals in 11 European games as Carlo Ancelotti's stormed to the Decima and struck three times en route to Copa del Rey glory as Madrid completed the cup double.

Though the Santiago Bernabeu side were less successful in La Liga, Ronaldo still averaged more than a goal a game (31 efforts in 30 matches) as they finished third behind Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

The former Manchester United forward was voted as the best player ahead of Bayern Munich duo Manuel Neuer and Arjen Robben, who starred as Pep Guardiola's men lifted four of a possible six trophies last season.

"I'm really, really happy," Ronaldo said upon being presented the award following the draw for the 2014-15 Champions League group stage on Thursday.

"I have to say thank you to my team-mates, to my family, my friends. I don't have this trophy in my museum - I'll put it there straight away."

Ronaldo has already begun the new campaign in superb fashion, scoring three goals in four games including his double as Real Madrid defeated Sevilla to win the Uefa Super Cup earlier in August.